DeSantis Promoter Credits Italian Spaghetti For Al Rosen’s Homer Spree
Lorain boxing figure Pete DeSantis credits his household for Al Rosen’s hot bat, noting a May 23 visit and a dinner of genuine Italian spaghetti helped Rosen reach 24 homers. The article also notes Ascot Park races, new Randall Park stewards, Elyria High changes, and a small booster club accounting.
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Pete DeSantis
Lorain
Simon Pures
DeSantis
al Rosen
Cleveland Indians
Rosen
Jean
Pete
Baseball managers face shakeup as season nears end
Major league mentors across several clubs hover on the plank with only five names secure. Giants skipper Leo Durocher, Cubs’ Frankie Frisch, Senators’ Bucky Harris, Braves’ Billy Southworth and Phillies’ Eddie Sawyer are safe, while Casey Stengel Red Rolfe Luke Sewell and others risk upheaval amid illness, leadership disputes, and looming exits.
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U. S
Oscar Fraley
United Pres
Yorkp
Red Corriden
Jack Onslow
White Sox
Steve O'Neill
Red Sox
Joe McCarthy
Cathay
Leo Durocher
Giants
Frankie Frisch
Cubs
Bucky Harris
Senators
Billy Southworth
Braves
Eddie Sawyer
Phillies
Connie Mack
Billy Meyer
Casey Stengel
Red Rolfe
Burt Shotton
Zach Taylor
Luke Sewell
Lou Boudreau
Indians
Eddie Dyer
Cardinals
Mack
Jimmy Dykes
Meyer
Pittsburgh
Bucco
Yankee
Stengel
Casey
Indians In Even Split With Tigers Feller Wins 200th
The Indians split a doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers, losing 8-5 and winning 5-3. Bob Feller earned his 200th win, the milestone reached by only 53 pitchers, while Benton sealed the save after a blistered finger limited Feller. Luke Easter contributed a 16th homer to cap a late rally in the nightcap.
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Tribe
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New York Yankees
Boston
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Benton
Feller
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Tigers
Vic Wertz
Bob Lemon
Hoot Evers
Johnny Groth
Aaron Robinson
Indians
Luke Easter
Larry Doby
Dick Weik
Mike Garcia
Ted Gray
Dale Mitchell
Allie Clark
Cardinals and Red Sox Dominate All-Star Lineups
The Cardinals place Musial Marion and Slaughter on the National League team for the July 11 game at Comiskey Park, while the Red Sox land Dropo Doerr and Williams on the American League roster. Kell tops voting with 1,132,954 ballots. 3,167,326 fans voted overall.
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Marty Marion
Enos Slaughter
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Walt Dropo
Bobby Doerr
Ted Williams
Kell
George Kell
Detroit
Jackie Robinson
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Boston
Phil Rizzuto
New York
Hoot Evers
Larry Doby
Cleveland
Yogi Berra
St. Louis
Willie Jones
Philadelphia
Ibaa
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh
Hank Sauer
Chicago
Roy Campanella
Musial
Robinson
Kiner
Williams
Casey Stengel
Yankees
Burt Shotton
Nationals
Two Share Lead In Motor City Open
At Detroit the 1949 Motor City Open unfolded with Dr. Cary Middlecoff and Lloyd Mangrum vying for the lead at the halfway point. Middlecoff's 67 66 total 133 puts him one stroke ahead, while Mangrum sits one behind at 134 alongside Skip Alexander and a cluster including Snead Ferrier and Burke Jr. after two rounds.
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Cary Middlecoff
Capper
Lloyd Mangrum
Ormand Beach
Fla
Chicago
Middlecoff
Mangrum
Skip Alexander
Sammy Snead
Jim Ferrier
Jack Burke, Jr
Whittlesey Wins 20-Lap Feature at Lorain County Speedway
Raymond Whittlesey won the 20-lap feature at Lorain County Speedway on Route 113 Sunday afternoon. Only four of 19 finishers survived the race marred by mishaps. Ben Janas of Elyria finished second. Heat winners included Whittlesley, Fred Kerr, Clyde Daplain, Texas Jim Wellock, and Wally Westfall. Westfall Cups race saw Westfall win with Janas second and Dick Waldron third. Two match races featured Frank Bosi of Akron defeating Don Byrd twice. Hot rods take over July 4 afternoon with a full card. warmups at 2, racing at 2:30.
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Raymond Whittlesey
Loraine County Speedway
Ben Janas
Elyria
Whittlesley
Fred Kerr
Clyde Daplain
Texas
Jim Wellock
Wally Westfall
Westfall
Janas
Dick Waldron
Sterling Ray
Kid Bishop
Frank Bainbridge
Frank Bosi
Akron
Don Byrd
Hot Rods
Harold Zeller
Standings and results from baseball leagues and games today
Yesterday's results include Detroit 8 Cincinnati 5 and Philadelphia 6 Brooklyn 4. Today features St Louis at Cleveland and New York at Washington with Detroit at Chicago and Philadelphia at Boston in doubleheaders tomorrow. National and International leagues show Philadelphia leading with 6-8 and Brooklyn 4-8 records, plus several doubleheaders and scheduled games across leagues.
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Yankees
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Braves
Erhart Domination Fells Elyria In League Opener
Erhart built a 4 0 lead through five innings and held on as Thorne Cassell earned an eight hit victory. Elyria rallied for three runs in the ninth but fell 8 4 as Ed Kubuski allowed 10 hits for Elyria. Columbia edged Wellington 3 2 in 10 innings in another Lorain County League game.
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DiMaggio Moves to First Base for Yankees
Joe DiMaggio started at first base for the New York Yankees with a pledge to play it the right way. Manager Casey Stengel moved the 35 year old outfielder to fill a first base vacancy caused by knee and arm issues among regulars.
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Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
DiMaggio
Stengel
Casey Stengel
Tommy Henrich
Johnny Mize
Joe Collins
Legion Junior Baseball Game Set for Wednesday
Elyria Amherst Legion Jrs compete against Elyria and Amherst Amer ican Legion Junior teams on the Legion diamond at Poplar Street. First pitch at 6 oclock reports the midweek matchup.
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Elyria
Amherst Legion Jrs
Amherst American Legion
Legion
Poplar Street
Eagles and Hamilton Teams To Play On Wednesday
Elyria Eagles of the Little League using reserve players for most positions schedule a practice game Wednesday at 4 30 o clock against the Hamilton farm team managed by Jim Curtis at the Lexington Avenue diamond. All players are asked to report.
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Jim Curtis
Lexington Avenue
Tradition Figures Tigers For Pennant On July 4 Milestone
Detroit eyes first in AL on July 4 as the pennant axiom holds again. Cleveland may break the streak with a seven-game pace and a chances for revenge after a weekend split with Detroit. Feller earns his 200th win as Easter and Rosen homer for Cleveland in the opener. Tigers rally in the ninth to cut into Hal Newhouser’s win. Yankees, Phillies, Cardinals, and Braves also win, boosting early-season standings and adding momentum to the crowded pennant races.
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Carl Lundquist
United Press
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Detroit
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Jewelers Practice Session at Ely Stadium
Roger Binninger Jewelers of the City Class F Baseball League hold a 6 o'clock practice Wednesday at Ely Stadium. All team members are urged to attend.
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Roger Binninger
Wimbledon quarter finals set in motion with American presence
Wimbledon, England Five of eight men's singles quarter finalists are American led by Billy Talbert of New York who faces Budge Patty of Los Angeles for a semi spot. Jaroslav Drobny of Egypt edges Gardnar Mulloy in a potential upset as top seed Frank Sedgman of Australia looms against Art Larsen. Vic Seixas of Philadelphia and Eric Sturgess of South Africa clash in a key match.
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Los Angeles
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Coral Gables
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Egypt
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